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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON® NORTH PHOENIX/HAPPY VALLEY HONORED WITH BRAND AWARDS

Phoenix, AZ. March 15, 2010 – Homewood Suites by Hilton North Phoenix-HappyValley, today announced it was recently honored with an award at the brand’s annual conference. Awards were announced during a regional meeting earlier this month. The Homewood Suites North Phoenix-Happy Valley earned a Connie Price award. The 134-suite hotel is owned and managed by North Central Group. ―We are honored to be recognized by the brand in such a challenging economy and business climate‖, said Katie Huff, general manager

Connie Awards (named in honor of company founder Conrad Hilton) are presented to the top airport, commercial and resort hotels with the highest overall hotel performance scores. The Homewood Suites North Phoenix/Happy Valley earned this prestigious award based on high marks in key areas within the brand’s Balanced Scorecard rating system -- customer loyalty, brand consistency, quality assurance and customer satisfaction ratings – as well as exemplary efforts in hotel renovation and diversity projects.

You will find The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Phoenix North-Happy Valley in the Northern I-17 corridor of The Valley of the Sun - in the midst of fashionable residential communities, Deer Valley Industrial developments, great north valley shopping, easy access to all of Metropolitan Phoenix and a great spot to stop when headed further north to Sedona and the Grand Canyon.

The Homewood Suites North Phoenix-Happy Valley offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast in the hotel’s hospitality center—the ―Lodge‖—a Welcome Home reception featuring a complimentary Dinner and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The property also offers a swimming pool, business center and 350 square feet of meeting space.

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has nearly 300 hotels open with approximately 110 in the development pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, additional guest features include an on-site Suite Shop convenience store, complimentary grocery shopping services*, a complete business center, and laundry services at most locations. To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME. Homewood Suites by Hilton participates in Hilton HHonors, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles and No Blackout Dates. Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full- service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For more than 90 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,500 hotels in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

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